Investigating the environmental impact of projects, plans and programs is part of environmental planning. The aim is to integrate potential environmental impacts of planned projects into decision-making processes at an early stage in order to minimize the impact and comply with legal requirements.

Strategic environmental assessment (SEA)

• Assessment of the environmental impact of plans and programs

Environmental impact assessment (EIA)

• Assessment of the environmental impact of specific projects

FFH impact assessment (FFH VP)

• Ensuring the conservation objective in Natura 2000 areas

Special species protection assessment (saP)

• Review of possible adverse effects on protected species